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Riveted by the trailer of the movie “wild” I immediately knew, that I had to read the book and my trip to Florida was the perfect time to do so. I like reading at the gate or in the plane, even though I often fall asleep after some pages. Moreover I dream of the things I read, which is why I like positive books, books that are thought-provoking, as “wild”, written by Cheryl Stayed does.

The book is about the loss of a family member, which I feel related to. To loose someone you love, not being able to see that person again, not hearing his voice again leaves behind an immense,unimaginable void. And that is, what I think, this book tries to say. You have to bear that emptiness, although you try to run away so badly. And sometimes it is best to face that loss alone. Thinking over the fact of loosing someone, while not asking why (which is in my opinion the worst question you can ask yourself) is very important in accepting that this person will not come back.

The following quotes are my favorites, but you have to read the whole book on your own 😉

p.51 “Fear, to a great extend, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women were told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave.”

p.149 “reading is my reward at the end of the day”

p.235Tell me what is it you plan to do
With your one wild and precious life?
Mary Oliver – the summer day